2006 YAMAHA YFM50R engine

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Parking on a slope
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Avoid parking on hills or other inclines.
Parking on a hill or other incline could cause
the ATV to roll out of control, increasing the
chance of an accident. If you must park on
an incline, shift the transmission into the
drive position, apply the parking brake, and
then block the front and rear wheels with
rocks or other objects.
Do not park the ATV at all on hills that are so
steep you could not walk up them easily.
1. Bring the ATV to a stop by applying the
brakes in the drive position.
2. Stop the engine.
3. With the rear brake lever applied, apply the
parking brake and slowly release the brake
lever.
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Riding your machine requires skills acquired
through practice over a period of time.
Take the time to learn the basic techniques well
before attempting more difficult maneuvers.
Not recommended for children under 6 years
of age.
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A child under 6 should never operate an ATV
with engine size greater than 50cc. Use by
children of ATVs that are not recommended
for their age can lead to severe injury or
death of the child.
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Select a large, flat area off-road to become
familiar with your ATV. Make sure that this area
is free of obstacles and other riders. You should
practice control of the throttle, brakes, shifting
procedures, and turning techniques in this area
before trying more difficult terrain. Always avoid
riding on paved surfaces: the ATV is designed
for off-road use only, and handling maneuvers
are more difficult to perform on pavement.
Set the parking brake and follow the instruction
on page 6-3 to start the engine. Once it has
warmed up you are ready to begin riding your
ATV. Remember that the engine and exhaust
pipe will be hot when riding and afterwards; do
not allow skin or clothing to come in contact with
these components.
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With the engine idling, shift the transmission into
the drive position and then release the parking
brake. Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly.
The centrifugal clutch will engage and you will
start to accelerate. If the throttle is applied too
abruptly, the front wheels may lift off the ground
resulting in a loss of directional control. Avoid
higher speeds until you are thoroughly familiar
with the operation of your ATV.
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. Improper use of the brakes can cause
the tires to lose traction, reducing control and
increasing the possibility of an accident.
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RIDING DOWNHILL
When riding your ATV downhill, shift your weight
as far to the rear and uphill side of the ATV as
possible. Move back on the seat and sit with
your arms straight. Allow the engine compres-
sion to do most of the braking for you. Improper
braking may cause a loss of traction.
Use caution while descending a hill with loose or
slippery surfaces. Braking ability and traction
may be adversely affected by these surfaces.
Improper braking may also cause a loss of trac-
tion.
Whenever possible, ride your ATV straight
downhill. Avoid sharp angles which could allow
the ATV to tip or roll over. Carefully choose your
path and ride no faster than you will be able to
react to obstacles which may appear.
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PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
Periodic inspection, adjustment and lubrication
will keep your machine in the safest and most
efficient condition possible. Safety is an obliga-
tion of the machine owner. The most important
points of machine inspection, adjustment and
lubrication are explained on the following pages.
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Never service an engine while it is running.
Moving parts can catch clothing or parts of
the body, causing injury. Electrical compo-
nents can cause shocks or can start fires.
Turn off the engine when performing mainte-
nance unless otherwise specified. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform service if you are not
familiar with machine service.
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8-8 * Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.INITIAL EVERY
month 1 3 6 6 12
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
km 320 1200 2400 2400 4800 comes first
(mi) (200) (750) (1500) (1500) (3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Engine oil9Replace (warm engine before draining).2222
Final gear oil9Check oil level/oil leakage.
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9Replace every 12 months.
Brakes*9Check operation.
22222
9Adjust if necessary.
Wheels*9Check balance/damage/runout.
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9Replace if necessary.
9Check bearing assemblies for looseness/
Wheel bearings*damage.2222
9Replace if damaged.
9Check operation.
Steering system*9Replace if damaged.
22222
9Check toe-in.
9Adjust if necessary.
Knuckle shafts/9Lubricate every 6 months with Lithium-soap-based
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steering shaft*grease.
Fittings and Fasteners*9Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
22222
9Correct if necessary.
9Check specific gravity.
Battery*9Check breather hose for correct routing.22222
9Correct if necessary.
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Engine oil
Engine oil level measurement
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes
and stop it.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it off with a
clean rag. Insert the dipstick in the filler
hole without screwing it in.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles
before checking.
4. Remove the dipstick and inspect the oil
level.
5. The oil level should be between the mini-
mum and maximum marks. If the level is
low, add oil to raise it to the specified level.
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Be sure no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
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1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark
1. Jauge
2. Repère de niveau maximum 3. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Varilla de medición
2. Marca de máximo 3. Marca de mínimo
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